Andy Murray pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters, Munich Open due to ankle injury

Murray rolled his ankle in the deciding set of his 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5) defeat by Czech Tomas Machac in southern Florida last Sunday and had said that he would be out for an “extended period”.

Published : Mar 29, 2024 14:43 IST - 2 MINS READ

FILE PHOTO: Murray, who returned after hip resurfacing surgery in 2019, had previously said he did not plan to “play much past this summer”.
FILE PHOTO: Murray, who returned after hip resurfacing surgery in 2019, had previously said he did not plan to “play much past this summer”. | Photo Credit: AP
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FILE PHOTO: Murray, who returned after hip resurfacing surgery in 2019, had previously said he did not plan to “play much past this summer”. | Photo Credit: AP

Andy Murray will miss the Monte Carlo Masters and Munich Open next month as he recovers from a severe ankle injury sustained during his exit from the Miami Open, the Briton’s team announced on Friday.

The 36-year-old rolled his ankle in the deciding set of his 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5) defeat by Czech Tomas Machac in southern Florida last Sunday and had said that he would be out for an “extended period” on the sidelines with ruptured ligaments.“

Following consultation with his team and medical experts, Andy Murray has taken the decision to miss the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters and BMW Open Munich,” a statement from his team read.

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“At this stage, it is still not clear how long Andy will be out of action, and he is continuing to review options with his medical team. Obviously this is disappointing news for Andy and he has reiterated his desire to get back on court as soon as possible.”

Former world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who returned after hip resurfacing surgery in 2019, had previously said he did not plan to “play much past this summer” but hoped to compete at another Olympics.

He had also said he hoped to play at the French Open, which starts at Roland Garros on May 26.

Wimbledon, where Murray has twice been champion, will begin on July 1 and the Paris Games get underway later that month.

The Monte Carlo Masters will be held April 7-14, and the Munich Open April 15-21.

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